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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
2
An advertisement invites men to reply for a sample policy and rates, claiming life and endowment insurance benefits. It urges signing the coupon today to receive figures showing rates for $1,000 and promises of savings and safeguards for families.
The Department of Justice files the Sherman act suit in New York federal court against more than 150 defendants and ten trade organizations in the so called lumber trust. It accuses a nationwide conspiracy to restrain trade, blacklist consumers, and force purchases through retailers, aiming to curb prices and restrict consumer choice.
A reader from Colonia Tenn describes constant pains from backaches headaches and dizzy spells. She credits Doans Kidney Pills with restoring health after nervousness and urination issues improved. Bought at Adams Martin’s Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co. is US agent. Remember the name Doan’s.
A Bath Maine advertisement states a railroad conductor suffered kidney inflammation and found relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims regained strength and disappearance of weakness after starting treatment, endorsing the product highly.
F. R. Gamble & Co have leased the Cakdwell Bottling Co building at North Main and Sixth and are overhauling it for a new garage and machine shops. The floor space will hold about 35 machines, with move planned next month and an electric motor powered repair yard.
Cadet corps of Columbia Military Academy held guard mounting battalion drill rifle drill and calisthenics despite rain. Morning exercises led by Col J C Hardy and Col J B Edgerton will close Tuesday with afternoon events including a battalion parade and an 8 30 reception for the first class.
The case City of Columbia v. Charlie Bunch was postponed indefinitely after City Attorney Coffey moved to delay because witnesses could not be located. Prohibition cases against Arch McLemore and Mack Miller will be heard soon. Miller operates a South Main barber shop and is accused of concealing whisky for McLemore to sell.
Dr Haggard of Columbia preached a commencement sermon at Green School in Athens Alabama on Sunday morning. He delivered an eloquent address praised by pupils and a large audience. He returned to Columbia Sunday afternoon.
Edward P. Turner sells his West Seventh Street grocery to Dr. W. J. Latham and John B. Parham. The Live and Let Live Drug Company will occupy the building July 1 and open July 15 with new fixtures and a full stock. Turner remains until July 1, then exits. the new owners lease the building and plan a modern drugstore. Turner, a longtime local grocer, retires from the business with strong local support.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Public endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin and F J Cheney & Co credit the remedy. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills also advertised for constipation.
Rev. L. E. McNair of Moore Memorial Presbyterian Nashville preached a splendid sermon at the First Presbyterian church Sunday night. He had delivered the commencement sermon at the C. M. A. in the morning.
Zion Elder leads Morning Services at Frierson Memorial Church with a notable sermon by Elder W. W. Stephenson on the Lord's Prayer. Pastor Rev. W. T. Speara also conducts Sunday service at Reece's Chapel.
Alfred Nicholson Dale died at his sister Mrs. H. Figl ers home on May 20 after a period of ill health. Born in Columbia he married Annie Harrahan in 1892, lived in New Orleans and Memphis, then managed coal interests in St Louis. Funeral at the Methodist Church was conducted by Dr. Dinwiddie and he was buried at Rose Hill beside loved ones. His wife remained devoted and esteemed by all.
Custodian J H Dinning of the King's Daughters Hospital fund calls for timely payments on subscriptions due the hospital. Payments should be made promptly to begin construction at an early date and will be receipted. members urge swift settlements.
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